In the tension and fear of the insecurity in the country, Samuel Ortom, the governor of Benue State has appealed to residents of the state to take up arms and defend themselves against invaders.
On Monday, While speaking to journalists, The governor made the call at Oyo State where he attended the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ meeting.
Ortom, while advising people to protect their communities, stated that they should do all it takes to safeguard their lives and properties even if it meant taking up weapons.
“I have told my people to defend themselves. You can’t sit down in your house for people to come from somewhere and kill you.
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“If you don’t have weapons required by the law, go to your neighbor and get one. Everybody in Benue, both men and women should defend themselves,” he said.
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